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How to Score Those Sweet Paid Speaking Gigs Like a Boss

Are you tired of talking to your cat about your passion for public speaking? Do you dream of standing in front of a crowd, captivating them with your words, and getting paid big bucks for it? Well, my friend, you're in luck. In this article, I'm going to show you how...

Former Salesforce CBO Ebony Beckwith on How to Earn Influence and Build Credibility

Corporate event marketers will gather in Toronto for CEMA Summit 2026 in August. Ebony Beckwith is no stranger to the complex, fast-moving world of business events. The executive coach, founder, and CEMA Summit 2026 keynote speaker spent more than a decade at...

Addressing Burnout in the C-Suite

CEOs are under more pressure than ever. Patience, and awareness of how stress radiates outward, can help.  The people you lead might be burned out these days, but you’re doing fine, right? Right? Apparently not: According to a snap poll by Chief Executive magazine,...

What You May Be Getting Wrong About Event Cancellation Insurance

In an era of unpredictability, event cancellation insurance is no longer a luxury for associations; it is the strategic risk-management safety net that ensures economic resilience and that the “show goes on” The challenges facing association event planners have only...
5 Strategies for High-Connection Events

5 Strategies for High-Connection Events

A sticker that shows if they are a cat person or a dog person or a button that shares something they are really good at are easy and fun ways to inject sharing into an event. We live increasingly digital lives, and much of our communication is now done through typing....

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The Case for Mindful Leadership

The Case for Mindful Leadership

The end of the year is always busy, but leaders don’t have to be consumed by it. Patience and going slow can be more effective than manic multitasking. There isn’t an official name for it, but I’ve considered early November to be the beginning of hurry-up-and-relax...

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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. Why We’re ‘Consciously Unbossing’ — and What That Means for Our Careers Employers the world over...

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Lifelong Learning is the Key to Success

Editorial Note: Originally published in the October 2024 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. Last month, I discussed how executive leaders can bolster their organizations by investing in their workforce’s professional development. This month, I’d like to flip the...

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